Head Veterinary Surgeon - Mat Cover

CVS Vets; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Holiday entitlement

Relocation package

Visa fees covered

Wellbeing support

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Vets is seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon at Wythall Veterinary Centre in Birmingham. This FTC maternity cover role is full-time (40 hours) with options for part-time discussion and no out-of-hours.

You will lead a supportive, experienced team of Vets, VCAs and nurses, delivering high standards of animal care in a well-equipped, patient-focused practice. You will drive clinical excellence, mentor colleagues, and coordinate complex cases while fostering a positive practice culture and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary surgeon with strong clinical capability and mentoring skills.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities within a veterinary team.
• Ability to drive high standards of patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases with diagnostic investigations.
• Coach and empower the team to deliver excellent clinical care.
• Help shape clinical standards and contribute to practice development.
• Provide supportive leadership and create a positive, high-performing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Clinical skills

Team player

Job description

Job title: Head Veterinary Surgeon

Practice: WythallVeterinary Centre

Location: Wythall, Birmingham

Contract: FTC Mat Cover | Full-time or Part time

Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal

Competitive Salary: dependent on experience

Are you looking for a role where you feel valued, can develop your clinical skills, and involves no out of hours?

At CVS,we put ourcolleaguesfirst, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges,you'llalways have the resources and teamsalongsideyou.We'llbe your biggest supporter –it'sin our nature.

Withmarket-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues,you'llhave the tools to grow—whetheryou'rebuilding confidence early in your career or looking to deepen yourexpertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

About us:

You'll be joining a supportive and experienced clinical team made up of receptionists, VCAs, SVNs and RVNs, alongside three experienced Vets, two of whom hold certificates in Surgery and Medicine.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent clinical care while supporting our team with dedicated admin time throughout the day for writing notes, updating records and client communications.

Consultations are structured to allow quality time with patients and owners, with 15-minute vaccination appointments, 20-minute consultations as standard, and longer appointment slots available for more complex cases, giving you the time and flexibility to work cases to a high standard.

But, don't just take our word for it, here's what some of our clients say:

• Reception staff are all fabulous, always polite, friendly and very helpful
• Excellent service very caring as cat was upset and vet took her into another room to clean her up.
• I like that you can request the vet for continuity of care.
• All staff are friendly, polite and very professional, always make you feel at ease and sympathetic to our needs.
• I have always been highly satisfied with the services provided & frequently recommended you to others. Thank you for your continued excellent practice

Lifeat Wythall Veterinary Centre (previously YourVets Wythall)

Wythall Veterinary Centre are awell-established small animal practice, offering a fantastic work-life balance with no-out-of hours and minimal bank holiday commitments, located in apleasant semi-rural area just off Junction 3 of the M42, providing easy driving access to Birmingham, Solihull, and surrounding countryside. The role would mainly consist of one operating shift and 3 consulting shifts with the exception of any emergencies.

Our facilities include a digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab machines, and access to a CT Scanner at Solihull Veterinary Hospital, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. We arecommitted to ensuring a friendly and collaborativeenvironment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals.We are very development-focused and can support with any CPD interests.

Beyond our day-to-day practice work, we're incredibly proud of our close relationship withCats Protection. Each week, our team carries out examinations and patient assessments at their centre, with cats then visitingWythall Veterinary Centrefor surgical procedures and treatment. This long-standing partnership is a rewarding part of what we do, allowing us to support the welfare of cats awaiting their forever homes while making a positive impact within our local community. If you'd like to take a closer look at what we get up to, please do look at our Facebook page – Wythall Veterinary Centre.

About you:

This is an FTC Maternity cover role, working 40 hours across, however we would be happy to discuss part-time options. We are seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun, friendly and supportive team.

You will be passionate about coaching, empowering your team, and consistently driving high standards of patient and client care. Your leadership will be key to our continued development as a centre of excellence.

You will be an experienced veterinary surgeon with strong clinical capability anda natural mentor who enjoys developing and supporting colleagues. Proactive and solutions‑focused, you will bringresilience and a positive outlook while collaborating effectively as a team player who adds professionalism and energy. As a forward‑thinking leader, you will be eager to help shape the future of the practice.

In addition to this, you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals,you'recommitted to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.

• Confident in your clinical skills,you'llbe able tolead on surgical and medicalcases andcarry out diagnostic investigations with precision.

• A natural mentor and team player,you'llenjoysupportingand inspiringall colleaguesto help them thrive.

• Client care comes naturally to you,you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.

• As an experienced Head Veterinary Surgeon,you'llbring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that carefor our patientsstarts with dedicated people like you.That'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team,you'll receive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered

• Up to 33 days holiday (withoptionto buy/sell)

• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)

• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring

• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, WellbeingChampionsand enhanced family leave policies

• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services,MiPetfood and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.